In Thailand, on the sidelines of the Annual Meetings of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank, Natia Turnava, Governor of the National Bank of Georgia (NBG), and Lasha Khutsishvili, Minister of Finance of Georgia, together with the Georgian delegation, met with IMF Executive Director Jeroen Clicq and Alternate Executive Director Marnix van Rij.

At the meeting, the parties discussed Georgia’s current macroeconomic environment, economic growth dynamics, and the strengthening of the country’s external position. Particular attention was paid to inflationary developments, the monetary policy of the National Bank of Georgia, and the accumulation of international reserves.

It was noted that the Georgian economy continues to demonstrate resilience. In the first eight months of 2026, average real GDP growth reached 7.6%, while international reserves hit a record high of USD 8.17 billion. The sides also addressed the diversification of the external sector, export expansion, and the stability of the financial system.

The discussion touched upon global economic challenges and the impact of ongoing geopolitical developments in the Middle East on inflation, commodity prices, and macroeconomic forecasts. In this context, the importance of managing inflationary risks and anchoring price stability was emphasized.

The participants also discussed measures to strengthen Georgia's economic foundation, maintain macroeconomic stability, and bolster the country’s resilience against external shocks.

For his part, the IMF Executive Director underscored that Georgia successfully maintains sound macroeconomic fundamentals and robust buffers.

The meeting was also attended by NBG Vice Governors Ekaterine Mikabadze, Ekaterine Galdava, and Nino Jeladze, as well as Deputy Minister of Finance Ekaterine Guntsadze.